Of late 19th Century construction, this 2 ½-storey Queen Anne Revival style dwelling is situated on the south side of Brunswick Street between Odell Avenue and Smythe Street.
Heritage Value
The heritage value of this dwelling is associated with its design style and its 20th Century function. This house is a fine example of the Queen Anne Revival architectural style, with its asymmetrical façade and variety of roof lines.
This house has considerable local cultural significance. This house was the birthplace of the oldest private art gallery in New Brunswick. In 1976, James and Inge Pataki, musician and artist respectively, established an art gallery in their home. Gallery 78 was well-supported by the artistic community. Because of this tremendous success, greater display space was required. In 1989, Gallery 78 moved to 796 Queen Street, where it continues to operate.
Character-Defining Elements
The character-defining elements associated with the dwelling at 78 Brunswick Street include:
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2 ½-storey wood frame construction
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Elements of the Queen Anne Revival style
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Asymmetrical construction
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Irregular roof lines
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Projecting front bay with medium pitched gable roof
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Large rectangular windows
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Dormer window on west facing side
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Open front porch, with decorative detailing and supported by slim pilasters